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Archival Ephemera from Northern Sentinel Press Ltd.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29588
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
992.26.
Scope and Content
Newspapers, correspondence, information compiled by the Northern Sentinel Press Ltd. in the creation of newspaper articles. Information compiled from Kitimat General Hospital Society, BC Centennial Committee, Kitimat Public Health, Canadian Red Cross, Lehndorff (City Centre Mall owners), Canadian Association of Smelter and Allied Workers - Local No.1, United Steelworkers of America, Kitamaat Village Council, District of Kitimat, Kitimat Community Council, Kitimat Chamber of Commerce, Kitimat Scholarship Association, Board of School Trusteees, Delta King photographs, Kitimat Steelworkers Union Members photographs, Miss Kitimat photographs.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
992.26.
Physical Description
21 photographs b&w 76 envelopes
History / Biographical
Given to museum by Rosalina Cordeiro - Editor of the Northern Sentinel Press Ltd.
Scope and Content
Newspapers, correspondence, information compiled by the Northern Sentinel Press Ltd. in the creation of newspaper articles. Information compiled from Kitimat General Hospital Society, BC Centennial Committee, Kitimat Public Health, Canadian Red Cross, Lehndorff (City Centre Mall owners), Canadian Association of Smelter and Allied Workers - Local No.1, United Steelworkers of America, Kitamaat Village Council, District of Kitimat, Kitimat Community Council, Kitimat Chamber of Commerce, Kitimat Scholarship Association, Board of School Trusteees, Delta King photographs, Kitimat Steelworkers Union Members photographs, Miss Kitimat photographs.
Notes
Was 992.6 Photographs described at the item level.
Subject Access
Canadian Red Cross
Lehndorff (City Centre Mall owners)
Canadian Association of Smelter and Allied Workers - Local No.1
United Steelworkers of America
Kitamaat Village Council
District of Kitimat
Kitimat Community Council
Kitimat Chamber of Commerce
Kitimat Scholarship Association
Kitimat Board of School Trusteees
Delta King
Miss Kitimat
Kitimat General Hospital Society
BC Centennial Committee
Kitimat Public Health
Storage Location
Curator Bay 1 Shelf 1 Box 8 Curator Bay 1 Shelf 1 Box 9

Art Exhibition at Nechako Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33832
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Ca.1956
Accession Number
2005.8.9342
Scope and Content
Photograph showing an outdoor exhibition of oil paintings by local artists at Nechako Centre
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.9342
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Ca.1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b & w ; 25.5 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing an outdoor exhibition of oil paintings by local artists at Nechako Centre
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
August, 1979
Accession Number
2005.8. 8917
Scope and Content
Photograph showing B.C. Tel Crews preparing to serve Kitimat City Centre with their telephone requirements
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8. 8917
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
August, 1979
Physical Description
1 photograph : b & w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing B.C. Tel Crews preparing to serve Kitimat City Centre with their telephone requirements
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Booklet
Material
paper
Accession Number
2009.1.2
Description
Booklet-Aluminum Workers International Union 53-62 (union) Dues Booklet issued Feb. 15, 1954. Black booklet with silver logo and text on cover.
Title
Aluminum Workers International Union
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Booklet
Description
Booklet-Aluminum Workers International Union 53-62 (union) Dues Booklet issued Feb. 15, 1954. Black booklet with silver logo and text on cover.
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Height
10.2 cm
Length
6 cm
Inscriptions
1953-1962
Accession Number
2009.1.2
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4

Building in Service Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29649
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2003.32.34
Scope and Content
Building in service centre with mountain and train in background.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Creator
Bill Frahler
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.32.34
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 slide : col.
Scope and Content
Building in service centre with mountain and train in background.

Buildings in Kitimat City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27861
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Dec 1979]
Accession Number
80.1
Scope and Content
Kitimat City Centre buildings such as the Federal Building, the new 2nd ice rink/swimming pool complex, the new Overwaitea, and the Kitimat Museum.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
80.1
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. Dec 1979]
Physical Description
4 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 13cm 1 photograph print : color ; 13 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Kitimat City Centre buildings such as the Federal Building, the new 2nd ice rink/swimming pool complex, the new Overwaitea, and the Kitimat Museum.
Notes
80.1.1 to 5
Subject Access
City Centre
Kitimat
Buildings
Overwaitea
overwaitea foods
Tamitik
Tamitik Arena
Swimming pool
Federal Building
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Buildings in Service Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29651
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2003.32.35
Scope and Content
Buildings in service centre.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Creator
Bill Frahler
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.32.35
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 slide : col.
Scope and Content
Buildings in service centre.
Date Range
1953-1954
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
calendar
Material
paper
Accession Number
2023.26.1-4
Description
Four pages from B.C.I.E. calendars. The page dates are October 1953, July 1954, and August/September 1954 (x2). Each page has a Kitimat/Kemano cartoon illustration.
Title
B.C.E.I.
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
calendar
Description
Four pages from B.C.I.E. calendars. The page dates are October 1953, July 1954, and August/September 1954 (x2). Each page has a Kitimat/Kemano cartoon illustration.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Date Range
1953-1954
Accession Number
2023.26.1-4
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 9

Carved Panels Outside of New Mall in City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27596
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1974]
Accession Number
74.65
Scope and Content
Photographs of carved panels outside of the new mall in the City Centre (carved by Sam Robinson).
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
74.65
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. 1974]
Physical Description
4 photograph prints : b&w ; 13 x 18cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of carved panels outside of the new mall in the City Centre (carved by Sam Robinson).
Notes
74.65.1.17 to 20
Name Access
Robinson, Sammy
Subject Access
Haisla
City Centre
City Centre Mall
Carving
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Century House, City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description259
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1959
Accession Number
78.11.126
Scope and Content
Aerial of Kitimat's office building in the downtown area. The Royal Bank of Canada occupied the main floor, and Property and Power Operations for the Aluminum Company of Canada occupied an upper floor. Kildala Neighbourhood is shown in the background.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
253
Accession Number
78.11.126
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1959
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w 1 negative : b&w ; 6x7.5cm
Scope and Content
Aerial of Kitimat's office building in the downtown area. The Royal Bank of Canada occupied the main floor, and Property and Power Operations for the Aluminum Company of Canada occupied an upper floor. Kildala Neighbourhood is shown in the background.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. Alcan Collection. Negative found in 2014.14 collection.
Subject Access
commerce
Images
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[1955]
Accession Number
73.3.6
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Kitimat City Centre from Albatross Ave.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
Series
Series Number
13
Accession Number
73.3.6
Date Range
[1955]
Physical Description
11 slides : colour
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Kitimat City Centre from Albatross Ave.

City Centre Lower Parking Lot and Mall

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36333
Part Of
Alice Dicker Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1955 and 1959]
Accession Number
2018.18.17
Scope and Content
Photograph of City Centre lower parking lot and mall. Parking lot in foreground with lots of parked cars. Kitimat General Hospital in background.
Part Of
Alice Dicker Collection
Creator
Alice Dicker
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2018.18.17
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1955 and 1959]
Physical Description
1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 13.5cm
History / Biographical
Alice Dicker's father, Benard, came to Canada to work in 1955. He was a forman D-shift for Alcan. He married Anna in 1959. Alice and her sister Claudia were born in Kitimat and the family lived here until 1969, at which time they returned to Germany.
Scope and Content
Photograph of City Centre lower parking lot and mall. Parking lot in foreground with lots of parked cars. Kitimat General Hospital in background.
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[1973]
Accession Number
73.104
Scope and Content
Photographs of the City Centre Mall in the Fall of 1973
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
73.104
Date Range
[1973]
Physical Description
33 Slides : colour
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her position as curator of the Kitmat Museum
Scope and Content
Photographs of the City Centre Mall in the Fall of 1973

City Centre Stores and Parking Lot

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36325
Part Of
Alice Dicker Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1955 and 1959]
Accession Number
2018.18.9
Scope and Content
Photograph of City Centre stores and parking lot with cars. Cars are in the foreground, and stores are behind. Visible stores include Erwin Jeweller, William J. Stone Men's Wear, and Nishi's Shop.
Part Of
Alice Dicker Collection
Creator
Alice Dicker
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2018.18.9
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1955 and 1959]
Physical Description
1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 13.5cm
History / Biographical
Alice Dicker's father, Benard, came to Canada to work in 1955. He was a forman D-shift for Alcan. He married Anna in 1959. Alice and her sister Claudia were born in Kitimat and the family lived here until 1969, at which time they returned to Germany.
Scope and Content
Photograph of City Centre stores and parking lot with cars. Cars are in the foreground, and stores are behind. Visible stores include Erwin Jeweller, William J. Stone Men's Wear, and Nishi's Shop.
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

Clearing for New Kitimat City Centre Extension

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27548
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1978]
Accession Number
79.9
Scope and Content
Four photographs of a clearing & slash burning for the new Kitimat City Centre Extension (Summer 1978).
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
79.9
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. 1978]
Physical Description
3 photograph prints : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Four photographs of a clearing & slash burning for the new Kitimat City Centre Extension (Summer 1978).
Notes
79.9.11.18 to 20
Subject Access
Kitimat
City Centre
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
John Cruikshank Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954-1964
Accession Number
2001.13.1
Scope and Content
Black book containing fire records from the Kitimat Fire Department.
Part Of
John Cruikshank Collection
Creator
Kitimat Fire Department
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2001.13.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954-1964
Physical Description
1 book
Scope and Content
Black book containing fire records from the Kitimat Fire Department.
Notes
Book published by Cairns & Bro., Inc. (Allwood) Clifton N.J. Fire Record Book No. 142.
Storage Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 7

KCA & Christ Church Memorabilia

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8144
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Pamphlet
Material
paper
Accession Number
998.13
Description
Folder of Patricia Holmes Simpson fonds. Consists of a collection of booklets and programs collected between 1956-1981. Christmas Carol Festival 1958 The Kitimat Choristers A Spring Concert 1959 The Kitimat Choristers A Spring Concert 1960 The Kitimat Choristers A Spring Concert 1961 Kitimat Concert Association 1958 Kitimat Concert Association "Alaska Music Trail" 1958 Kitimat Concert Association "The Choristers" 1958 Kitimat Concert Association Alaska Music Trail 1960 Kitimat Concert Association Alaska Music Trail 12 March 1961 Kitimat Concert Asociation Alaska Music Trail 9th April 1961 Kitimat Concert Association Herman Godes February 21 Kitimat Concert Association Alaska Music TRail November 2nd, 1958 Kitimat Concert Association Alaska Music Trail February 22nd, 1959 Raymond McFeeters at the piano 5th April 1959 Kitimat COncert Association Alaska Music Trail 1st November 1959 A Choral Concert March 29, 1957 Christ Church Anglican 25th Anniversary Christ Church Parish News Christ Church Booklet
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Pamphlet
Description
Folder of Patricia Holmes Simpson fonds. Consists of a collection of booklets and programs collected between 1956-1981. Christmas Carol Festival 1958 The Kitimat Choristers A Spring Concert 1959 The Kitimat Choristers A Spring Concert 1960 The Kitimat Choristers A Spring Concert 1961 Kitimat Concert Association 1958 Kitimat Concert Association "Alaska Music Trail" 1958 Kitimat Concert Association "The Choristers" 1958 Kitimat Concert Association Alaska Music Trail 1960 Kitimat Concert Association Alaska Music Trail 12 March 1961 Kitimat Concert Asociation Alaska Music Trail 9th April 1961 Kitimat Concert Association Herman Godes February 21 Kitimat Concert Association Alaska Music TRail November 2nd, 1958 Kitimat Concert Association Alaska Music Trail February 22nd, 1959 Raymond McFeeters at the piano 5th April 1959 Kitimat COncert Association Alaska Music Trail 1st November 1959 A Choral Concert March 29, 1957 Christ Church Anglican 25th Anniversary Christ Church Parish News Christ Church Booklet
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Height
22 cm
Length
9 - 18 cm
Accession Number
998.13
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 5 Box 3

Kitimat City Centre and Museum Building

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28367
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Apr? 1975]
Accession Number
75.27
Scope and Content
Two photographs showing City Centre and the museum building.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
75.27
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Apr? 1975]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : color ; 9 x 12.5cm 1 photograph print : color ; 12.5 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Two photographs showing City Centre and the museum building.
Notes
75.27.41 to 42
Subject Access
Museum
City Centre
Buildings
Kitimat
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Kitimat Mountain Scenery, Nechako Centre and Killed Moose

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27521
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1976]
Accession Number
76.84
Scope and Content
Photographs of Calgue Mountain, Mt. Elizabeth, Nechako Centre and neighbourhood, and Sammy Robinson With a killed moose in the Kitamaat Village.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
76.84
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. 1976]
Physical Description
13 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 13cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of Calgue Mountain, Mt. Elizabeth, Nechako Centre and neighbourhood, and Sammy Robinson With a killed moose in the Kitamaat Village.
Notes
76.84.1 to 13
Name Access
Robinson, Sammy
Subject Access
Churches
Leisure
Mountain
Geographic Access
Kitamaat
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Log Books of Mendel's Cabin on Clague Mt., Kitimat 1960-'69 and of Outings 1963-'68

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36657
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1960-1970
Accession Number
2023.39.1
Scope and Content
Black book containing "History of our Cabin up Clague Mt.," photocopies of the cabin's logbook from September 1960 to January 1969, several photocopied pictures from 1970, a typewritten logbook of local and regional excursions taken by the Mendel family from 1963 to 1968, and several newspaper articles.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 3
Accession Number
2023.39.1
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1960-1970
Physical Description
1 book: 1.5 cm of textual material
History / Biographical
This material relates to a cabin on Clague Mountain, originally begun by Robert 'Bob' Hesse in the late 1950s and completed by Gisela's husband Hans in 1960. It remained in the Mendel family for 15 years before being demolished in 1975.
Custodial History
Donated to the Museum by Mendel's daughter, Fredrika Lyne, on November 14th 2023.
Scope and Content
Black book containing "History of our Cabin up Clague Mt.," photocopies of the cabin's logbook from September 1960 to January 1969, several photocopied pictures from 1970, a typewritten logbook of local and regional excursions taken by the Mendel family from 1963 to 1968, and several newspaper articles.
Notes
Subjects: hiking, cabins, outdoor activity, nature, wildlife, mountains, camping, road trips.
Storage Location
Box 97

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